ボサノヴァ
ボサノヴァ is the Japanese way to say bossa nova.
The term refers to the music genre bossa nova.
Meaning: music (noun)
Did you know?
- Japan has a deep obsession with this genre that led to the creation of shibuya-kei, a 1990s music movement that blended ボサノヴァ with indie pop and jazz.
- Because ボサノヴァ sounds sophisticated, it is often used as a buzzword in Japanese interior design and advertising to evoke a 'tropical' or 'adult' atmosphere.
- Japanese listeners often associate ボサノヴァ with 'healing' or 'relaxing' music, leading to a massive market of 'Bossa Nova' themed CDs designed for cafes and spas.
Examples in context
- 最近、ボサノバを聴いてるんですよ。I've been listening to Bossa Nova recently.
- 私も好きです！特にジョアン・ジルベルトのボサノバがおすすめです。Me too! I especially recommend João Gilberto's Bossa Nova.
- リラックスしたい時に、ボサノバを聴くのがおすすめです。When you want to relax, I recommend listening to Bossa Nova.
- そうですね。ボサノバは本当に癒されますね。I agree. Bossa Nova is truly soothing.
- ボサノヴァはとても心地よい音楽ですね。Bosanova wa totemo kokochiyoi ongaku desu ne.Bossa nova is a very pleasant kind of music, isn't it?
- 最近、ボサノヴァをよく聴いています。Saikin, bosanova o yoku kiite imasu.I have been listening to bossa nova a lot lately.
- このカフェではボサノヴァが流れています。Kono kafe de wa bosanova ga nagarete imasu.Bossa nova music is playing in this cafe.
Example conversation
Kenta and Misaki are sitting in a quiet cafe.
- 健太 Kentaこのカフェのボサノヴァ、素敵ですね。Kono kafe no bosanova, suteki desu ne.The bossa nova in this cafe is lovely, isn't it?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、リラックスできる音楽です。Hai, rirakkusu dekiru ongaku desu.Yes, it is relaxing music.
- 健太 Kenta美咲さんは、ボサノヴァが好きですか？Misaki-san wa, bosanova ga suki desu ka?Misaki, do you like bossa nova?
- 美咲 Misaki大好きです！Daisuki desu!I love it!
